Glenn L. Fulton

Glenn L. Fulton, 71, of Kearney, died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at his home. Memorial services will be held at 9 am, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home. Interment of ashes will be in Ft. McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, NE. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Wounded Warrior Project. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Glenn was born on November 21, 1945 in Grand Island to Roscoe L. and Tressia I. (Ramsey) Fulton. He grew up in Grand Island and graduated from Grand Island Senior High School in 1964. He entered the United States Air Force on June 8, 1964 and was subsequently stationed at Elmendorf Air Base in Anchorage, AK. Glenn cherished his time in Alaska where he was able to pursue his love of the outdoors. He also coached Legion Baseball in Anchorage. He was honorably discharged on June 7, 1968. Glenn returned to Grand Island where he was united in marriage to Karen Wozniak. The couple made their home in Central City and Cairo where he worked for Robert’s Dairy and the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant. He later moved to Platte, SD where was a store manager for S & S – Country General Farm Supply. Eventually he settled back in Grand Island where he worked for Combined Insurance until retiring in 2000. In retirement he spent 13 years living at Johnson Lake. Glenn moved to Kearney in 2013. He was a member of the American Legion and the National Rifle Association. Glenn loved to fish, hunt and make occasional trips to the casinos and horse track. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and especially loved coaching little league with his brother, Jeff, and watching his granddaughters play softball. He was an avid football fan, always cheering for his beloved Huskers and New England Patriots. Glenn was a staunch Donald Trump supporter and was very excited to continue supporting President Trump throughout his presidency. Survivors include his children, Michelle Keane and husband Kerry of Gering, NE, Cory Fulton of Doniphan, Jenny Nelson and husband Randy of Kearney and Shannon Fulton of Grand Island; 10 grandchildren, Jessica Keane, Alexis, Garrett and Isabel Fulton, and Tessa, Alyssia, Paige, Akeisha, Megan and Laci Nelson; a brother, Jeff Fulton and wife Patty of Grand Island; a sister, Paulvetta Ballieta; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved grand dogs, Maddie, Beau, Ruxin, Max and Bella. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dallas and Alvin Fulton.

Glenn L. Fulton

November 21, 1945 - February 2, 2017